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Organised by the HKSI and supported by the Hong Kong China Sports Alliance, “A New Milestone in Elite Sport: Advancing Sports Science and Technology” seminar was held today at the HKSI. The event brought together nearly 300 stakeholders from across the sports sector, including experts in sports science and sports medicine, coaches and elite athletes, to exchange insights into the pivotal role of sports science and technology in elite training, with a view to enhancing professionalism in sport and fostering its development as a sustainable industry.

In his opening remarks, Mr Tang King-shing GBS PDSM, Chairman of the HKSI, noted that under the National 15^th Five-Year Plan and the HKSAR Government’s policy direction, sports science and research have become increasingly important to elite sport development. He expressed his hope that the seminar would play a leading role, stating: “I hope that today’s seminar will serve as a catalyst to further advance sports science and research in Hong Kong, and to drive elite sport towards a more professional and industry-oriented future.”

The seminar focused on the synergy between elite sport and sports science. Distinguished speakers included Mr Tsoi Kin-pan, George JP, Commissioner for Sports of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and Hon Fok Kai-kong, Kenneth BBS JP, Member of the Legislative Council (Functional Constituency - Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication). They delivered keynote speeches examining Hong Kong’s strengths and opportunities in advancing sports science and research, from the perspectives of government policy and international trends.

Two panel discussions were also held to facilitate in-depth exchanges among stakeholders across the sports sector. The first session, focusing on the needs and benefits of applying sports science and technology to training and performance, featured Ms Chau Chiu-nam, President of the Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China, Mr Chan King-yin MH, Head Windsurfing Coach, Olympics medallist, table tennis athlete Lee Ho-ching and Paralympics medallists, boccia athlete Leung Yuk-wing. Drawing on their experiences, the panellists shared insights into how sports technology enhances training and competition performance and strengthens the long-term competitiveness of Hong Kong athletes on the international stage.

The second panel discussion brought together Professor Patrick Yung Shu-hang MH JP, Associate Dean (Mainland Affairs) and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Medicine, Professor Patrick Lau Wing-chung, Chairman of the Department of Sports and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University, Dr Jason Cheung Tak-man, Principal Research Fellow and Management Committee Member of Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Ms Fan Ho, Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific, Solutions and Services Group (SSG), Lenovo. The panel explored the development of sports science and technology, with a particular focus on how artificial intelligence and data analytics can support training, competition and sports medicine decisions, as well as the ways to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration to maximise impact.

To further promote the integration of sports science and research with elite training, the HKSI announced that the Hong Kong Sports Science and Technology Symposium will be held on 10 and 11 July this year. The symposium will showcase the impact and outcomes of the Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme and explore the future trajectory of sports technology in Hong Kong. For more details, please visit the symposium webpage here.